Memory Strategy & Sourcing Lead

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 124,600 - 186,800; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Memory Sourcing Strategy Manager in San Diego, CA.

This full-time onsite role will own end-to-end memory sourcing strategy and market intelligence for DRAM and NAND, partnering with engineering and product management to align memory choices with platform requirements across business lines. The role demands leadership in supplier engagement, contract negotiations, and continuous improvements in memory procurement processes, with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of experience in semiconductor memory sourcing, market intelligence, or supplier management.
• Deep understanding of DRAM & NAND technologies, cost structures, and supplier ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead DRAM & NAND market intelligence: supply/demand modeling, pricing trends, cost structures, and roadmaps.
• Define and drive Qualcomm’s memory sourcing strategy across product lines.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure pricing, supply continuity, and long-term value.
• Identify procurement process improvements and analytics frameworks for memory sourcing.

Skills

Market intelligence

Sourcing strategy

Negotiations

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Memory Sourcing Strategy Manager in San Diego, CA.

This full-time onsite role will own end-to-end memory sourcing strategy and market intelligence for DRAM and NAND, partnering with engineering and product management to align memory choices with platform requirements across business lines. The role demands leadership in supplier engagement, contract negotiations, and continuous improvements in memory procurement processes, with a strong